Central bank chair suggests external pressures won’t sway Fed policy
Central bank leaves rates unchanged while Trump blasts 'stupid' Fed chair
Homeowners and buyers are waiting anxiously to see how economic and political developments impact the housing market and mortgage rates
President says he 'doesn't know why it would be so bad' to remove Fed chair, but won't oust him yet
There's no sign yet of a tariff-related cost spike for households – and the central bank is likely to be in cutting mode before the end of 2025
The central bank is now seen reducing rates again in September at the earliest, economists say
FHFA director Pulte and President Trump want the government to maintain some oversight over the GSEs – a welcome development for borrowers, one expert says
The rapid runup in rates seen in 2022 is fading into memory – and borrowers are adjusted to the new reality
Yields jumped on the influential 10-year Treasury note, while the prospect of a September Fed rate reduction is rapidly fading
Odds of a September rate cut are soaring, while a drop in 10-year Treasury yields may offer some relief to mortgage borrowers
